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Liquidambar is an outstanding genus of trees which have a lot to offer any garden that has the space to plant them. The leaves are deeply lobed, often star-shaped, and come in a vast array of colours that suit any planting scheme. The common name of 'Sweet Gum' derives from the resin that exudes from the bark; the resin is technically known as storax and Americans enjoy chewing on the resin as chewing gum. The resin is also to make glue and in cosmetics like soap. This wood of this useful tree is made into furniture, baskets and paper pulp.
The trees grow to become a real focal point of the garden, and their Maple-like leaves and glowing autumn colours make them a real asset. Although Liquidambar trees are loved and admired by many, some countries do see them as a pest due to their conker-like seed pods that fall in the autumn. The seeds are harmless though, and can simply be gathered up and removed if they are causing too much of an inconvenience.
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Liquidambar acalycina
Chinese Sweet Gum Tree
Common Name: Chinese Sweet Gum TreeLatin Name: Liquidambar acalycinaSoil: Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Dislikes shallow chalky soils.Position: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 12m/8mSpecial features: Attractive bronze-purple, star-shaped leaves emerge in spring.Liquidambar acalycina is a broadly conical, deciduous tree native to Eastern Asia. Attractive bronze-purple, star-shaped leaves emerge in spring and darken to green as they age in summer. The foliage then turns to yellow in autumn and is usually retained until well into winter. Plant in full sun to produce best autumn colours.
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Liquidambar Palo Alto
Sweetgum Tree
Common Name: Palo Alto SweetgumLatin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Palo Alto'Soil: Moist, fertile soil. Acidic soil produces the best autumn leaf colour.Position: Full sun Hardiness: Half-hardy. Protect from frosts.Flowering period: Late springFlowering colour: Insignificant green/yellowEventual height/spread after 20 years: 12m/10mThe Liquidambar 'Palo Alto' has glossy maple-like leaves which are green in summer before turning deep red in autumn. This deciduous tree also features 'corky' bark which develops as the tree matures. The 'Palo Alto' Sweetgum has a pyramidal growth habit and benefits from occasional light pruning. Plant this tree in a full sun position for the best autumn colour.
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